Joe Douglas jokingly references Jamal Adams saga
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas took to the podium on Monday to give his closing comments on the team’s 2021 season.
Douglas provided much detail on his thoughts regarding the franchise’s present and future, but the highlight of the press conference was Douglas’ reaction to a question that referenced the Jamal Adams melodrama from the 2020 offseason.
A media member asked Douglas whether defensive tackle Quinnen Williams would be a “Jet for life,” a direct reference to when Douglas said “The plan is for Jamal [Adams] to be a Jet for life” in February 2020 when discussing Adams’ contract situation.
Douglas got a big chuckle out of the question, jokingly responding, “I’m not going to say that anymore.”
Williams is entering the same stage of his career as Adams was when he and the Jets failed to agree on a contract extension, resulting in him being traded to Seattle. The Alabama product is heading into the fourth year of his rookie contract after being selected by the Jets with the third overall pick in the 2019 draft, while Mike Maccagnan was still in the GM’s chair. New York must make a decision on Williams’ fifth-year option for the 2023 season prior to May 3.
Douglas dove into many other topics during his press conference.
Regarding left tackle Mekhi Becton, Douglas said, “I expect big things from him next year.”
"I expect big things from him next year"
– Joe Douglas on Mekhi Becton pic.twitter.com/9PfoXQqH7C
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Douglas analyzed the flexibility that the Jets have with their hoard of assets.
"We have great flexibility to really use these assets in different ways." pic.twitter.com/uuC8rNqz0D
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 10, 2022
Douglas praised the development that he saw from quarterback Zach Wilson throughout his rookie season.
"I saw a ton of growth from Zach this year." pic.twitter.com/9fcw27o6oa
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 10, 2022
The next big step for Douglas and the Jets’ brass is Senior Bowl week in Mobile, Ala. The game is scheduled for February 5 while teams will also get the chance to scout players in drills and practices during the week ahead of the game.
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